Windows Explorer Shortcuts - Windows 7 Windows Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts

Here is a list of Windows Explorer shortcuts which we all can put to some use. The best way to learn the shortcut key is by practicing it.

So, open the Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows logo key + E, then start follow the tutorial below to get master the hidden shortcut skills.

Press this key	Will do this
Ctrl + N	Open a new window
Ctrl + Shift + N	Create a new folder
End	Display the bottom of the active window
Home	Display the top of the active window
F11	Maximize or minimize the active window
Num Lock + Asterisk (*) on numeric keypad	Display all subfolders under the selected folder
Num Lock + Plus Sign (+) on numeric keypad	Display the contents of the selected folder
Num Lock + Minus Sign (-) on numeric keypad	Collapse the selected folder
Left Arrow	Collapse the current selection (if it's expanded), or select the parent folder
Alt + Enter	Open the Properties dialog box for the selected item
Alt + P	Display the preview pane
Alt + Left Arrow	View the previous folder
Right Arrow	Display the current selection (if it's collapsed), or select the first subfolder
Alt + Right Arrow	View the next folder
Alt + Up Arrow	View the parent folder
Ctrl + Mouse scroll wheel	Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons
Alt + D	Select the address bar
Ctrl + E	Select the search box

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